BCS Swag: Nike Killed It with Its Clothing Campaign

It's been a great start to 2012 for Nike, Inc. as swoosh-sponsored schools ran the table, finishing 5-0 in the Bowl Championship Series.

True to its tradition as one of the great outfitters in sports, Nike presented limited-edition T-shirts to the winners of the big games—and it just might be the company's greatest apparel collection of recent memory.

Seriously, so much swag.

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Rose Bowl: Oregon

It took 'em 95 years, but the Oregon Ducks finally got their Rose Bowl victory.

They "Rose to Power," indeed.

Swag Scale: 5/5

Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma State

It took two missed field goals by a freshman kicker, but the Oklahoma State Cowboys got their Fiesta Bowl win and an argument for a split championship.

Sorry, Stanford, it was just "Nacho Victory."

Funny, but definitely not my favorite. 

Swag Scale: 3/5

Sugar Bowl: Michigan

Throwing back to Def Leppard and a favorite 2 a.m. bar song, Michigan's victory shirts were a bit corny (not the worst, though!), but the Wolverines more than claimed it.

And I gotta say, it looked even cooler as it rained maize and blue. Desmond Howard agrees.

Swag Scale: 4/5

Orange Bowl: West Virginia

The most predictable and corniest of the entire Nike BCS collection, West Virginia earned better in my opinion after drumming Clemson 70-33, the bowl season's biggest blowout.

But yes, I'm sure those who bet on West Virginia and the over were glad they won.

Swag Scale: 2/5

National Championship: Alabama

Great finish with a simple slogan to end the campaign.

'Bama proved it was the best team, and Tuesday's final ranking atop the charts should end the debate once and for all. DONE.

Swag Scale: 5/5